70 Huge Facts About the ‘Titanic’
The 'Titanic' sinking became the most infamous shipwreck in history—but what really happened on that unusually calm night in the North Atlantic?
The 'Titanic' sinking became the most infamous shipwreck in history—but what really happened on that unusually calm night in the North Atlantic?
The world of cryptology is full of stumpers. Here are the stories behind eight especially infamous ones.
Whether you lived through the ‘80s or merely have absorbed some details via 'Stranger Things,' take a look at some of the myths surrounding the "me decade."
Your hotel room might be dirtier than you think. Here are some of the worst spots—plus what to do about it.
Biting into a durian can be an utterly confusing and contradictory experience. Here are some outsider opinions from the past 400 years.
Also known as Mexican walking fish, the axolotl is famous for its ability to regrow limbs and organs, but there's more to these aquatic salamanders than meets the eye.
California once hit -45°F degrees.
Are you a woman born in the 1980s? If so, there’s a pretty good chance your name is Jessica.
If you’re looking to have a perfectly prepared outdoor meal, the best picnic essentials featured here can help.
Leo Tolstoy's epic novel is the literary equivalent of a marathon and features a battle scene that goes on for more than 20 chapters.
The hit sitcom’s final episode was polarizing—even among its cast and creators.
Stop the presses—there is a rhyme for orange, and for purple. You just have to get creative (and maybe a little scientific).
From its humble beginnings as a tiny berry farm to its current status as one of Southern California’s premier family theme parks, Knott’s Berry Farm has a rich history.
Red pandas have always lived in the shadow of the other, more famous panda. But now it’s time to give them their due.
No, the Simpsons don’t count.
If you think the pronunciation of the Welsh name ‘Rhys’ matches that of the word ‘rise,’ this article is for you.
Here are some of the most unforgettable books to earn the Women’s Prize for Fiction from celebrated authors like Zadie Smith, Téa Obreht, and others.
From allerednic to yob, these ananyms and semi-ananyms have backed their way into the dictionary.
Heller's irreverent outlook on life was shaped by his experiences as a bombardier pilot in World War II—and lots of dinners with Mel Brooks.
Whether you loved high school or hated it, filmmakers seem determined to give you as many opportunities as possible to relive it.
Master of horror Stephen King has seen countless adaptations of his books, novellas, and short stories. These are some of the best of them.
The authors on the list are just a few whose novels have nabbed the prestigious prize since it began being awarded in 1918.
They’re cute. They’re cuddly. But beware: these undeniably adorable animals are dangerous.
We spoke to several veterinary behavior experts to learn how to keep anxious dogs calm, no matter the scenario.